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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Letters 33 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many families survived the early stage of the society's creation?
(a) 4 families.
(b) 3 families.
(c) 1 family.
(d) 2 families.

2. What does Rustan write to Usbek about the community's view on Usbek's trip?
(a) The community is talking badly about Usbek.
(b) The community is waiting for more of his stories.
(c) The community does not know he left.
(d) The community is indifferent.

3. What does the old man chosen to be the leader of the society described in letters 10 to 14 tell his people?
(a) That choosing him was a good idea.
(b) That choosing a leader will be their downfall.
(c) That they should take the fight to their neighbors.
(d) That they should change the way they farm.

4. How were the people of the society in letters 11 to 14 acting?
(a) In a way that benefited women.
(b) In a way that benefited the ruling cast.
(c) In a way that benefited only their own personal interest.
(d) In a way that benefited the greater good.

5. Where is Usbek's house located?
(a) Baghdad.
(b) Mecca.
(c) Ispahan.
(d) Jerusalem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the neighbors of the society described in letters 10 to 14 become jealous?

2. What is the real reason for Usbek trip?

3. What is the usual punishment for the eunuch's crime according to letter 19?

4. What does the Mullah tell Usbek he has little of?

5. What is Usbek asking his correspondent in letter 33?

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